Western Kentucky Hotel Near Barkley Airport, Local Attractions
Founded by famed explorer William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition and named for the area's predominant Indian chief, the city of Paducah, Kentucky is filled with history and exciting attractions. What's more, our Western Kentucky hotel gives you easy access to it all. Located just five miles from Barkley Regional Airport, our hotel is the perfect place to stay during your next visit. With its ideal location near several popular attractions, including Bob Nobel Park, Players Bluegrass Downs and the River Heritage Museum, this Western Kentucky hotel is perfect for your next vacation. This hotel near Barkley Airport also boasts comfortable accommodations and convenient amenities, making the Country Inn & Suites Paducah the perfect stop for those traveling to Western Kentucky.
We recommend the following attraction near our hotel in Western Kentucky:
Annie's Horsedrawn Carriages (4.1 miles) Available every Friday and Saturday evening, Annie's horse drawn rides are the perfect way to see the historic sites and sounds of beautiful downtown Paducah. (270) 210-6095
Bob Noble Park(2.9 miles) This enchanting city park offers a public swimming pool and water slide, Skate Park, picnic shelters and pavilions, playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball fields and countless hours of fun for children of all ages. (270) 444-8539
Kentucky Oaks Mall(.2 miles) Less than one mile from our hotel, this premier shopping center is home to over 200 department stores, specialty shops, restaurants and a movie theatre. (270) 444-0440
Lets Glow Golf (.3 miles) Fun for the entire family, this popular indoor miniature golf course and the murals on the surrounding walls glow in the dark making for a unique and challenging experience. (270) 538-5424
Museum of the American Quilter's Society (MAQS)(5.4 miles) Since Paducah is the known as the "Quilt Capital" of the world, it is fitting that this museum dedicated to all things related to quilting, including diverse displays of antique and modern quilts, is located here. (270) 442-8856
Paducah Railroad Museum(5.6 miles) This family-friendly museum focuses on the important influence of the railways on the development of this region of the country through exhibits of historic trail memorabilia and equipment. (270) 519-7377
Player's Bluegrass Downs(2.2 miles) This premier racing tracks features harness and quarter horse racing, a traditional American-style restaurant and rooms available for rental. (270) 444-7117
River Heritage Museum(5.6 miles) Housed within Paducah's oldest surviving antebellum building, this unique museum celebrates the region's river culture and heritage through interactive exhibits and programs. (270) 575-9958
In 1827, William Clark, one-half of famed explorers Lewis and Clark, planned a town in the northern section of 37,000 acres of land willed to him by his older brother. Named for a local Native American tribe, the Padouca, the city of Paducah was founded at the mouth of the Tennessee River. The city is the only major Kentucky city with a Native American name. Paducah was incorporated in the early-19th century and became an important industrial city at the convergence of the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers. Barge travel was an important part of the city, and a museum honoring the history of barges is a centerpiece of the city. Today, Paducah honors her rich history and cultural heritage and is known as Quilt City USA, for the popularity of the pastime as well as Paducah's annual hosting of a quilting fair and convention. The city's historic Market House Square is a popular locale for dining, shopping and sightseeing. Also noteworthy are artist Robert Dafford's museum quality murals that line the city's flood wall. Outdoor activities and the arts are popular pastimes as well, with residents and visitors patronizing a variety of cultural activities. As to eating out, the city is home to a range of restaurants, with spicy barbecue, classic American fare and French cuisine served at one restaurant or another.
Did you know?
The arts have become an important part of the fabric of the city. The Paducah Artist Relocation Program was created to give incentives to artists who wish to relocate to Paducah's Downtown and Lowertown arts districts. With economical living costs and community support, the arts and artists have found a accommodating and nurturing patron in the city.
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